Книги о Путешествиях
4871 кн.
The Arab equivalent of Marco Polo, Sheikh Ibn Battuta (1304-77) set out as a young man on a pilgrimage to Mecca that ended 27 years and 75,000 miles later.The only medieval traveler known to have visited the lands of every Muslim ruler of his time, Ibn Battuta was born into a family of highly respected religious judges and educated as a theologian. Leaving his native city of Tangier in 1326, he traveled — over the next several years — to East Africa, Byzantium, Iraq, southern...
| Автор | Ibn Battuta |
Roger Sale’s Seattle, Past to Present has become a beloved reflection of Seattle’s history and its possible futures as imagined in 1976, when the book was first published. Drawing on demographic analysis, residential surveys, portraiture, and personal observation and reflection, Sale provides his take on what was most important in each of Seattle’s main periods, from the city’s founding, when settlers built a city great enough that the railroads...
| Автор | Roger Sale |
Impelled by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure and aided by an extraordinary facility in Eastern languages, Sir Richard Burton (1821-90) was one of the great traveler-explorers of history. He was the first European to enter the capital of Somaliland and the first to discover the Great Lakes of Central Africa. He was also an Orientalist of the first rank.But it is for his pilgrimage in 1853 to Mecca and Medina and the most sacrosanct shrines of Islam that Burton is best known — and...
| Автор | Richard Burton |
Renowned for its old-growth rain forest, wilderness coast, and glaciated peaks, Olympic National Park is a living laboratory for ecological renewal, especially as the historic Elwha River basin regenerates in the wake of dam removal. In this classic guide to the park, Tim McNulty invites us into the natural and human history of these nearly million acres, from remote headwaters to roadside waterfalls, from shipwreck sites to Native American historical settlements and contemporary resource...
| Автор | Tim McNulty |
The experts at <i>Entrepreneur</i> provide a two-part guide to success. First, learn the nuts and bolts of starting a travel hosting business, including everything from writing your property listing to dealing with guests who break the rules. Then, master the fundamentals of business startup including defining your business structure, funding, staffing and more. <b>This kit includes:</b> • Essential industry and business-specific startup steps with worksheets,...
| Автор | The Staff of Entrepreneur Media |
'This is the story of a journalist's journey round and across Australia… It was in July 1930 that I first set out, a wandering "copy-boy" with swag and typewriter, to find what lay beyond the railway lines…' Ernestine Hill's classic account of travelling in the Australian outback, in a pilgrimage of many years and 100,000 miles. "The most picturesque account of our outback that has yet been written… a vivid and arresting page of Australian...
| Автор | Ernestine Hill |
Des Molloy and Dick Huurdeman look like the sort of guys who should be sedately steering a sleigh in a Santa parade, not riding old single-banger British bikes half way across the world through some of the most di ffi cult and remote terrain imaginable. Des's son Steve joined this intrepid pair as a cameraman and general factotum for the highs and lows of an incident-packed three-month trek from Beijing to Arnhem on 'Penelope', a 1965 Yorkshire-made 650cc Panther, and...
| Автор | Des Molloy |
I Won't Be Silenced Any Longer…<br /> <br />International Author, songwriter and life coach, Sandi Allan shares her story of going overseas to live her dream. The Bali Paradise lifestyle… until it was shattered by a terrifying course of events.<br /> <br />This book is a warning for all women about the mine field of another country's overwhelming cultural and legal differences. It will help keep you safe and teach you what to avoid.<br /> <br...
| Автор | Sandi Allan |
International Author, Tour Guide and Feng Shui Master Teacher, Sharon Breslin takes you on a truly magical journey as she shares her tale of adventures through mystical ancient lands.<br />From the moment she stepped foot on Egyptian soil the mysteries began to unfold. There were chance meetings with strangers who passed on life changing messages, a moment high up in the mountains of Tibet where her third eye fully opened and so much more. Sharon's intrepid journeys have fed her gypsy...
| Автор | Sharon Breslin |
Imagine being able to see and experience different countries all over the world, and feel like you're a participant and not just an observer. To be immersed in the culture, and apart of the community, and not just a visitor looking in. To have authentic experiences and really see the world, from outside the all-inclusive's, Google Images, and Yelp reviews. This book is a collection of experiences and perspectives, created from 24 locals all over the world, that wanted you to know why...
| Автор | Jessa Bresser |
First published in 1941 as part of the American Guide Series, this lively book describes Minnesota's popular northern region. Special features include fifteen canoe trips; five maps; thirty-seven photographs; forty-seven city, town, and village profiles; four road tours; a chronology; a glossary; and a bibliography with updated suggestions for further reading in fiction and nonfiction about the region.
| Автор | Federal Writers' Project |
Minnesotans can boast of a treasure trove of historic buildings, landmarks, and sites in our state. This comprehensive guide, useful for travel or armchair research, lists the more than 1,500 historic properties in our state on the famed National Register of Historic Places, the official list of historic properties in the United States that have been deemed worthy of preservation.<br /><br />Produced by Minnesota's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), this...
| Автор | Mary Ann Nord |
Lake Superior's North Shore—the vast stretch between Duluth and Grand Portage—is nearly 150 miles long, with an abundance of state parks, state and national forests, streams and rivers, and more than thirty distinct communities representing a broad range of ethnic and religious groups. Many visitors have made the famous drive along scenic Highway 61, the central artery of this popular vacation destination, but few are aware of the historical significance of the...
| Автор | Deborah Morse-Kahn |
In the wilderness, one false step can make the difference between a delightful respite and a brush with death.<br /><br />On a beautiful summer afternoon in 1998, Dan Stephens, a 22-year-old canoeist, was leading a trip deep into Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park. He stepped into a gap among cedar trees to look for the next portage—and did not return. More than four hours later, Dan awakened with a lump on his head from a fall and stumbled deeper into the woods,...
| Автор | Cary J. Griffith |
Wine. The word calls to mind vineyards descending stark Spanish hills, vats lining Tuscan villages, fashionable singles crowding California tasting rooms. But anyone who hikes or bikes back roads in the Upper Midwest sees grapevines twining over fence posts and twisting up trees. Smooth, delicious wines are made from those grapes, and from the wild berries and cultivated fruits grown in the region.<br /><br />Wineries of Wisconsin and Minnesota is a user-friendly guide to fifty-five...
| Автор | Patricia Monaghan |
Rolling prairie grasslands in the east, surreal Badlands and lush Black Hills in the west: South Dakota is a state of vivid contrasts. In this classic and now-rare guide to Depression-era South Dakota, you can discover the historic byways and back roads of this beautiful state. Originally part of the American Guide Series, this book was written both to chronicle the physical and cultural landscape of the Mount Rushmore State and to employ out-of-work writers. The result is a snapshot of South...
| Автор | Federal Writers' Project |
Whether you enjoy skiing, antiquing, camping, or simply taking in the fall colors, the St. Croix Valley is a popular and affordable day trip or vacation destination for thousands of visitors every year. The quaint towns that dot the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of this scenic 130-mile stretch of river offer many modern-day attractions but also are a window into this region's storied past.<br /><br />?Let Deborah Morse-Kahn and her new book The Historic St. Croix Valley be...
| Автор | Deborah Morse-Kahn |
At the height of the Depression, the government put thousands of writers to work for the Works Progress Administration. Out of their efforts came the American Guide series, the first comprehensive guidebooks to the people, resources, and traditions of each state in the nation.<br /><br />The WPA Guide to Wisconsin offers a lively tour of yesterday's Badger State. More than a nostalgic snapshot of 1930s Wisconsin, this book contains essays on the state's history and...
| Автор | Federal Writers' Project |
In the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, the federal government put thousands of unemployed writers to work in the Federal Writers Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Out of their efforts came the American Guide series, the first comprehensive guidebooks to the people, resources, and traditions of each state in the union.<br /><br />The WPA Guide to Minnesota is a lively and detailed introduction to the state and its people. Much has changed since the...
| Автор | Federal Writers' Project |
• Full-color guide to 50 trails, many of them within city limits • Routes rated for fitness for walkers, runners, and hikers San Francisco is home to more than 800,000 residents and hosts more than 17 million business and leisure travelers each year. But few visitors—or locals, for that matter—realize that there are more than 220 premier parks and 70 miles of hiking trails in the city itself. Urban Trails: San Francisco is the only guide available that details so many trails within the...
| Автор | Alexandra Kenin |
Michigan’s small towns have great stories. Little Michigan presents 100 towns with populations under 600. From the state’s long mining history to its Civil War heritage, each community is charming and unique. With full-color photographs, fun facts, and fascinating details about every locale, it’s almost as if you’re walking down Main Street, waving hello to folks who know all of their neighbors. Plus, these small towns have their share of surprises. Do you know which crime scene inspired...
| Автор | Kathryn Houghton |
Your All-in-One Guide to Ohio’s Best Outings! If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then you’ve never seen Ohio Day Trips by Theme . This comprehensive guide to the Buckeye State is jam-packed with hundreds of Ohio’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Airplanes & Railroads, Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Sports, so...
| Автор | Cathy Hester Seckman |
Find Your Way to Michigan’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls Waterfalls create a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sounds complement periods of meditation. Let professional photographer and Michigan native Greg Kretovic guide you to the top-ranked waterfalls in the state. Your bucket list should include these gorgeous locales that decorate Michigan’s landscape. The waterfalls are organized geographically and ranked by beauty. Entries...
| Автор | Greg Kretovic |
Step out of your car and into adventure! Minnesota’s North Shore is a paradise of trails, waterways, and scenic beauty. It’s meant to be explored. No one knows this better than local author and outdoors enthusiast Katie Berg. She has hiked, biked, and paddled her way through the entire region. Now, she’s sharing the best trips with you. If your idea of fun involves hiking boots, bicycles, or kayaks, grab this guidebook and gear up! You’ll be introduced to more than 40 options for outdoor...
| Автор | Katie Berg |